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Many people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have found themselves unable to work. In fact, older studies have found that upwards of half of all people diagnosed with RA for 10 or more years have been unable to continue working. But more recent information has shown that this statistic has been improving since the [...] A recent study has determined that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients that have prolonged use of drugs such as methotrexate, glucocorticoids and TNF-alpha blockers to control the disease may be protecting their hearts as well. Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain studied data from over 4300 RA patients from [...] If you read our article on the omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA), you would have learned about the benefits of fish oil on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. There have not been very many studies into the necessary amount of fish oil to consume in order to receive the anti-inflammatory benefits, but there have been [...] There are several treatments utilized for reducing joint inflammation and preventing or reducing joint damage due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Among the treatments are immunosuppressant drugs, which work by suppressing the response of the body’s immune system. Since the development of RA is related to anomalies with the immune system, controlling immune system response [...] Watched an interesting video on YouTube about a study into the differences ethnicity may play in the symptoms and occurence of rheumatoid arthritis. I have posted it here for you to watch.
Originally posted 2008-01-15 20:16:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Social Bookmarks Hide Sites New research shows that use of cod liver oil supplements may allow RA patients to cut their use of pain medications by more than 30%. [...] The Arthritis Foundation recently came out with its list of the top 10 arthritis events for the year 2007. This series will focus on those events. #10: Uncovering the importance of cadherin-11 Synovial tissue is found between surfaces of joints and provides lubrication and nutrients for the cartilage. When a person has inflammatory arthritis, [...] |
  
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